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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Professors want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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